Frost Dates for Edgewater, FL 32141
Last spring frost January 31 · First fall frost January 9 · 343 frost-free days · USDA Zone 10a
ZIP 32141 has about 18,700 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Edgewater.
Very long season: 343 frost-free days.
Frost probability for 32141
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 5 | January 31 | — |
| Fall (first frost) | December 8 | January 9 | — |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at SANFORD (38.5 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Edgewater, FL
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32141 | January 31 | January 9 | 10a |
| 32132 | February 4 | January 9 | 10a |
Which crops fit a 343-day season in Edgewater
In Edgewater (343 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Dec 27 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 301 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 14. | Sep 9 |
| Pepper | Dec 20 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 301 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 14. | Sep 14 |
| Lettuce | Dec 6 | Jan 3–Jan 10 | 378 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 3 and again by Nov 18; both mature before Jan 16. | Nov 18 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 10–Jan 17 | 385 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 385 available after Jan 10. | Nov 7 |
| Cucumber | Jan 10 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 315 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 13 |
| Beans | — | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 329 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Oct 20; both mature before Jan 2. | Oct 20 |
| Peas | — | Dec 6–Feb 14 | 406 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 406 available after Dec 6. | Oct 29 |
| Zucchini | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 315 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 18 |
| Onion | Nov 8 | Jan 3–Jan 17 | 378 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 378 available after Jan 3. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 6–Jan 24 | 420 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 6 and again by Dec 7; both mature before Jan 30. | Dec 7 |
| Kale | Nov 22 | Jan 3–Jan 17 | 392 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 3 and again by Nov 22; both mature before Jan 30. | Nov 22 |
| Broccoli | Dec 6 | Jan 3–Jan 17 | 378 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 378 available after Jan 3. | Oct 14 |
| Cabbage | Dec 6 | Jan 3–Jan 17 | 392 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 392 available after Jan 3. | Nov 7 |
| Radish | — | Dec 6–Feb 28 | 406 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 6 and again by Dec 8; both mature before Jan 16. | Dec 8 |
| Beets | — | Dec 6–Feb 28 | 406 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 6 and again by Nov 8; both mature before Jan 16. | Nov 8 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 17–Jan 24 | 364 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 364 available after Jan 17. | — |
| Garlic | — | Jan 9 | 448 | overwinter: Plant Jan 9 to Jan 30; harvest the following summer. | Jan 30 |
| Strawberry | — | Dec 27–Feb 21 | 399 | perennial: A perennial: plant Dec 27; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 3 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 315 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 315 available after Feb 7. | Sep 21 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 14 | 308 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 308 available after Feb 14. | Aug 27 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 20 | Jan 24–Feb 7 | 357 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 357 available after Jan 24. | Oct 19 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 6 | Jan 17–Jan 17 | 364 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Nov 8; both mature before Jan 16. | Nov 8 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 6–Feb 28 | 420 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 6 and again by Dec 7; both mature before Jan 30. | Dec 7 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 6 | Jan 3–Jan 17 | 392 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 392 available after Jan 3. | Oct 8 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 308 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 308 available after Feb 14. | Aug 27 |
| Eggplant | Dec 13 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 301 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 14. | Sep 19 |
| Okra | Jan 3 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 322 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 18 |
| Basil | Dec 27 | Feb 21–Feb 21 | 308 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 13 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 3–Jan 24 | 378 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 3 and again by Nov 13; both mature before Jan 16. | Nov 13 |
| Parsley | Nov 22 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 343 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 343 available after Feb 7. | Oct 24 |
| Celery | Nov 22 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 343 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 343 available after Feb 7. | Sep 4 |
| Scallions | Nov 22 | Jan 3–Jan 17 | 392 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 3 and again by Nov 17; both mature before Jan 30. | Nov 17 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 3–Jan 17 | 392 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 3 and again by Nov 27; both mature before Jan 30. | Nov 27 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 20–Jan 3 | 406 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 20 and again by Nov 22; both mature before Jan 30. | Nov 22 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 3 | Jan 24–Jan 31 | 357 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Nov 18; both mature before Jan 16. | Nov 18 |
| Collards | Nov 22 | Jan 3–Jan 17 | 392 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 3 and again by Nov 17; both mature before Jan 30. | Nov 17 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 301 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 14. | Sep 4 |
| Chives | Nov 8 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 357 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 357 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 6–Feb 28 | 406 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 6 and again by Nov 8; both mature before Jan 16. | Nov 8 |
| Oregano | Nov 22 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 357 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 357 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 8 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 343 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 343 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Sage | Dec 6 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 357 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 357 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 22 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 357 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 357 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 20 | Jan 17–Jan 31 | 364 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Nov 13; both mature before Jan 16. | Nov 13 |
| Cosmos | Jan 3 | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 329 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 13 |
| Lavender | Nov 8 | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 364 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 364 available after Jan 31. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 20 | Jan 31–Feb 7 | 329 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 23 |
| Melons | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 301 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 14. | Sep 4 |
| Mint | — | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 364 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 364 available after Jan 31. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 3 | Jan 31–Feb 7 | 329 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 18 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 322 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 322 available after Feb 7. | Oct 8 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 308 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 308 available after Feb 14. | Sep 6 |
| Sunflowers | — | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 329 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 329 available after Jan 31. | Oct 3 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 6 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 308 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 308 available after Feb 7. | Sep 14 |
| Watermelon | Jan 17 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 308 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 308 available after Feb 7. | Sep 9 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 315 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 18 |
| Zinnias | Jan 3 | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 329 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 13 |
Month by month in Edgewater
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Jan 3), Corn (Jan 3), Cosmos (Jan 3), Nasturtiums (Jan 3), Okra (Jan 3), Zinnias (Jan 3), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Jan 3), Turnip (Jan 3), Garlic (Jan 9), Carrots (Jan 10), Potatoes (Jan 17), Sunflowers (Jan 31). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 3), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 3), Cabbage (Jan 3), Collards (Jan 3), Kale (Jan 3), Lettuce (Jan 3), +12 more. Last frost around January 31. First frost around January 9. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Jan 30). |
| February | Direct sow from: Beans (Feb 7), Pole Beans (Feb 7). Transplant from: Celery (Feb 7), Chives (Feb 7), Corn (Feb 7), Okra (Feb 7), Oregano (Feb 7), Parsley (Feb 7), +17 more. |
| March | Transplant warm-season crops outdoors. Sow beans, cucumbers, and squash. |
| April | Main warm-season planting window. Direct sow melons and sweet corn. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce. Keep beds irrigated as temperatures climb. |
| June | Monitor for heat stress. Harvest zucchini and cucumbers frequently. |
| July | Harvest regularly to encourage continued production. Watch for pests. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Aug 27), Pumpkin (Aug 27). |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Sep 4), Celery (Sep 4), Melons (Sep 4), Spaghetti Squash (Sep 6), Tomato (Sep 9), Watermelon (Sep 9), +4 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Oct 3), Brussel Sprouts (Oct 8), Pole Beans (Oct 8), Basil (Oct 13), Cosmos (Oct 13), Cucumber (Oct 13), +11 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 8), Lavender (Nov 8), Onion (Nov 8), Rosemary (Nov 8), Celery (Nov 22), Collards (Nov 22), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Nov 7), Carrots (Nov 7), Beets (Nov 8), Dill (Nov 8), Swiss Chard (Nov 8), Calendula (Nov 13), +8 more. |
| December | Start indoors: Broccoli (Dec 6), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 6), Cabbage (Dec 6), Lettuce (Dec 6), Sage (Dec 6), Swiss Chard (Dec 6), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 6), Beets (Dec 6), Dill (Dec 6), Peas (Dec 6), Radish (Dec 6), Spinach (Dec 6), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Dec 27). Last sowing dates: Arugula (Dec 7), Spinach (Dec 7), Radish (Dec 8). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Edgewater, FL (ZIP 32141)?
The median last spring frost date for Edgewater, FL (ZIP code 32141) is around January 31. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area.
What is the first fall frost date in Edgewater, FL?
The median first fall frost date for Edgewater, FL is around January 9. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around December 8 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Edgewater, FL?
The frost-free growing season in Edgewater is about 343 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Edgewater (343 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Edgewater, FL?
Edgewater, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 10a (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Edgewater, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Dec 27 and plant out Feb 14 in Edgewater. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Edgewater?
Two: plant Jan 3 and again by Nov 18; both mature before Jan 16.
When do I plant garlic in Edgewater?
Jan 9 to Jan 30; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Edgewater?
Yes: plant out Feb 14 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Sep 9 for a fall crop.
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